Why Avoid Radish in Magh Month? Traditional Beliefs and Ayurvedic Reasons Revealed

• Magh month is sacred, focusing on worship, charity, and maintaining a peaceful home environment, often including dietary rules.
• Many families avoid radish in Magh month due to a belief it causes illness, though scriptures don't directly prohibit it.
• Pundit Umachandra Mishra explains radish can cause gas and indigestion, leading some to consider it 'tamasic' and avoid it.
• Ayurvedic reasons suggest late-winter radishes in Magh may be insect-infested and excessive consumption can cause dehydration and activate side effects.
• Radish eaten at night in Magh month is believed to cool the body, making it advisable to avoid it during this period.

Why It Matters: Despite radish's benefits, traditional beliefs and Ayurvedic principles advise avoiding it in Magh month due to health concerns.